Decorated Swordfish Bill

Inscribed: Painted by Kenneth L. MacLean, Marine artist. Boston, Mass. Jan. 9, 1939, Anchors Away
Swordfish bill, polychrome paint decorated
Over-all in excellent condition
This swordfish bill is one of the most finely painted examples we have seen, depicting a seal observing a swordfish spearing a shark. The scene is captured inside an intricately painted rope border with patriotic motifs of Liberty shields on both ends.